Piper PA-44-180
Grand Forks, ND — October 22, 2009
Event Information
| Date | October 22, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA026 |
| Event ID | 20091022X92950 |
| Location | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.94722, -97.17389 |
| Airport | Grand Forks International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-44-180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended prior to landing.
Full Narrative
The accident occurred during an instructional flight while practicing landings. The flight instructor reported that he became distracted while teaching his student and forgot to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing. He stated that the landing gear warning horn was sounding before touchdown, but he did not realize that the landing gear was not configured until it was too late. Post accident inspection revealed that several fuselage structural components were damaged during the gear-up landing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.